MNP Debt Blog

Collection agencies use many tactics to enforce repayment of debt. The most common methods are phone calls and letters. However, depending on the amount owed, the situation can quickly escalate to threats of legal action — which, in turn, can result...

Bankruptcy, insolvency — what's the difference — and, more importantly, which one will help you get the financial fresh start you need and deserve?

Almost all Canadians face financial hurdles to some degree or another — but few financial challenges are as costly or self-perpetuating as the misuse of payday loans. Understanding their intended purpose and affiliated risks is essential.

Parenthood happens differently for everyone. But the one thing the same for everyone is the impact on your finances. You are now responsible for a whole other person who depends on you for everything. The good news is you can start planning for these...

Let’s say you’re part of a family where both you and your spouse are employed in well paid, professional jobs. Net annual household income is approximately $120,000 or approximately $10,000 per month. The family — you, your spouse, and...

Just like introducing the alphabet and numbers, it’s important for parents to have clear, accessible conversations around money, and healthy habits around finances.

The following questions will help you determine whether your loans may be eligible for discharge in an insolvency proceeding. And, if they aren’t, how you can still get the financial relief you deserve.

We’ve all heard the phrase “don’t put your all your eggs in one basket.” But what does it really mean? In the context of finances, and debt in particular, it means don’t rely on only one type of debt just the same as it means...

COVID-19’s enduring financial impact along with the pressures of rising interest rates and the increased cost of living are weighing down Atlantic Canadians’ confidence in their personal finances, according to the MNP Consumer Debt Index which...